Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School - Norwich Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
Clinical Trial Assistant
Ref: SC4945
Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Assistant to support Trial Managers and senior operations staff at the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit.
The post would be ideal for a recent graduate and/or someone interested in pursuing a career in clinical research and will enable the successful candidate to gain experience, within a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered trials unit, in a variety of prestigious research studies.
The main research project you would be supporting is a UK randomised controlled trial of a new psychological therapy for social recovery in psychosis.
You must have excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, and have a relevant degree and/or equivalent experience of working in a busy research or administration role.
This full-time post is available from 1 June 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, dependent on funding.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working, considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 10 April 2026
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